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Hi everyone!

 

What are folks using these days for high-output sharp-beamed flashlights? I have a scene primarily lit by a flashlight cutting through a (haze-filled) dark church. I'd love the sharp edges (almost Source-4ish) of what they had with the Maxabeam in Jurassic Park, but in a smaller package. I'm F55 on this, but I might be overcranked so figure I'll be at 640ISO at a T2.8 and need the beam to really cut through the haze. Maglight sized would be great. Blue beam is fine.

 

Anything new and exciting out there for sharp flashlights or do I need to have the actor use an old boxy Maxabeam?

 

Thanks!

 

-George

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LEDs are pretty bright these days.

 

If you need more, there are HID (that is, high-intensity discharge) flashlights available up to 75W, at least that I've seen. I have no idea how they'll render on camera. Here's one.

 

http://www.dx.com/p/hid-75y-rechargeable-75w-7500lm-3-mode-white-light-hid-flashlight-silver-169786#.VaaH1flVhBc

 

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